The Grinch (2018)

O’Sullivan finds the familiar, Gru-like take entertaining and likely to delight young viewers. She praises the magical encounters between the lonely Grinch and Cindy Lou Who.

The critic finds the film a vibrant, amusing, and warmly rendered improvement on the 2000 adaptation. They praise Whoville’s dazzling visual detail, while wishing Angela Lansbury had more screen time.

Ebiri finds the film pleasantly moving and faithful to the spirit of Seuss’s story. He praises the brief, touching flashbacks but faults the unnecessary, high-speed spectacle.

Gleiberman finds the film buoyant and agreeable, though it cannot replace the original special. He praises Cumberbatch’s restrained, droll voice performance and the film’s affectionate visual design.

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Walsh finds the film pretty and diverting but says its additions do not resonate. She praises the detailed animation and Cumberbatch’s voice performance, while noting the original story’s poignancy remains unmatched.

The review finds the story simple but faithful to the spirit of the source material. It is strongest when the Grinch’s exasperated antics play out with his dog Max and a reindeer.

Calhoun calls the film an instantly forgettable holiday diversion. He notes that the story returns to animation, where the Grinch belongs, while finding this version less grinchy than expected.

The review finds the film colourful and engaging for children, but too safe and unambitious to be memorable. Its visual gags, especially the Grinch’s gadget-filled Christmas Eve schemes, are singled out for praise.

Clarke finds the animation frenetic and bland, making it an unwelcome Christmas gift. She praises the animation and Pharrell Williams’s narration, while noting a particularly effective grocery-store scene.

The critic finds the animated adaptation unsuccessful. It fails to capture the original material’s spirit or sass.

The critic finds the film dull, conventional, and lacking the original story’s distinctive charm. Tyler, the Creator’s take on the Grinch song is singled out as the closest the film comes to making its own distinctive mark.

The review is warmly positive, calling the film a charming, heart-filled Christmas treat. It especially praises the elaborate Christmas-theft sequence and the story’s big-hearted sentiment.

The critic calls this a fantastic, refreshingly unique adaptation that balances the familiar story with thoughtful additions. He especially praises its explanation of the Grinch’s loneliness and the new characters’ influence on him.

The critic finds this remake warm, witty, and charming, with its sentiment earning plenty of laughs. They especially praise Whoville’s dazzling, richly detailed holiday animation.

Siede finds the film an enjoyable holiday diversion, though it never becomes a modern Christmas classic. She praises the animation’s tactile textures and sparkling visual design, while noting the shallow storytelling.

Serrano finds the film enjoyable and sweet, though too similar to earlier versions to inspire much interest in watching it again. He singles out its gentle portrayal of the Grinch’s relationships, especially his kindness toward Max and Fred.

The critic calls the film harmless but dull, with a familiar story stretched across too many subplots. She praises its physical comedy and singles out Rashida Jones as a standout performer.